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Columbia Ridge Elementary School vs. Longview Elementary School

Should you attend Columbia Ridge Elementary School or Longview Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Columbia Ridge Elementary School
60 H Se
Ephrata, WA 98823
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Longview Elementary School
9783 Apple Road Ne
Moses Lake, WA 98837
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Columbia Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longview Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
484 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ephrata School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moses Lake School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1406 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1188 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in WA)
47%
(Top 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moses Lake School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moses Lake School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Columbia Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Longview Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
85
63
Grade 1 Students
92
53
Grade 2 Students
94
59
Grade 3 Students
105
47
Grade 4 Students
108
78
Grade 5 Students
-
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ephrata School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moses Lake School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ephrata School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Longview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moses Lake School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ephrata School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moses Lake School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ephrata School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moses Lake School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% White
49%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ephrata School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moses Lake School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Ephrata School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Longview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Moses Lake School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ephrata School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moses Lake School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ephrata School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moses Lake School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ephrata School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moses Lake School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ephrata School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moses Lake School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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